Swimmer with local ties set to compete at Olympic trials

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Jase Pinckney swims in the 100-yard butterfly, the event he will be competing in at the Olympic trials. COURTESY PHOTO
Jase Pinckney swims in the 100-yard butterfly, the event he will be competing in at the Olympic trials. COURTESY PHOTO

The last name Pinckney is familiar to some around Lampasas. Now there is a swimmer bearing that name who will be competing this week for a chance at the Olympics and a little more name recognition.

Jase Pinckney will swim the 100-meter butterfly in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium where the Colts play football on Sundays.

“I’m really going to just try and soak in the moment and enjoy my time there,…